Forced labour found in nearly half fashion companies’ supply chains
Economic instability has exacerbated the risk of forced labour
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Global emerging markets bounced back in 2023
The sector was challenged by macro factors throughout 2022 but last year saw it rebound
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Youth unemployment: Is China really lying flat?
The Arisaig team has visited China four times this year to speak with the admissions office and careers guidance centre at a leading university
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Corporate governance in Asia has been neglected by markets
Governance issues are being overlooked relative to the rising focus on sustainability issues says abrdn’s David Smith
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What US-China trade war means for electric vehicles
Investors are looking towards companies that exemplify circular economy principles
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Going nuclear: Asia leading the zero-emission power push
Social acceptance remains a key barrier to widespread deployment but it plays a role in decarbonisation, says
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Road to COP28: Clashes over omission of fossil fuels from climate talks
And global loss and damage climate talks end in failure ahead of this year’s conference
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Emissions ‘likely rising’ across Asian carbon-intensive sectors
Barclays analysts noted groups in the region are diverging on coal phase-out plans
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GFANZ opens Hong Kong chapter
Will engage and build capacity with financial institutions in Greater China on net-zero efforts
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Five reasons to integrate ESG in Chinese investments
Thematic sustainable funds still outnumber integration in the region
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IFRS Foundation opens ISSB office in Beijing
First ISSB meeting in China to take place in November
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Apac countries ‘less transparent’ since pandemic
China continues to be the least transparent major sourcing market